Istanbul Trip Overview
Walk the streets of Ephesus on an 8-hour tour and see monuments to Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, admire the façade of the Celsus Library, see the Temple of Artemis, and then flight to Istanbul, accommodation on 4* hotel.
After breakfast, lets explore Istanbul. While the typical Old City of Istanbul tours include famous sites such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Gulhane Park, you can expand your tour of ancient Istanbul by simply following the old city walls.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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Walk the streets of Ephesus on an 8-hour tour and see monuments to Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, admire the façade of the Celsus Library, see the Temple of Artemis, and then flight to Istanbul, accommodation on 4* hotel.
After breakfast, lets explore Istanbul. While the typical Old City of Istanbul tours include famous sites such as the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Gulhane Park, you can expand your tour of ancient Istanbul by simply following the old city walls.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Izmir / Ephesus
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
You will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul. You will be transferred to Istanbul Airport then fly to Izmir. Our guide will meet you on Izmir Airport. After that drive to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Temple of Artemis or Artemision, also known as the Temple of Diana, was a Greek Temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis. It was located in Ephesus and it was one the seven wonders of the world.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Isa Bey Mosque, Selcuk Turkey
The Isabey Mosque, constructed in 1374 – 1375, is one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. The mosque is stuated in outskirts of the Ayasuluk Hills at Selcuk – Ephesus.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
The House of Virgin Mary, is a place where according to the beliefs of many people Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years of her life. She was supposed to arrive at Ephesus together with St. John and lived there in the years 37-45 CE until her Assumption or Dormition.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
After the tour, you will be transfered to the Izmir Airport. Fly to Istanbul. When you arrive to Istanbul you will transfer to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight on Sultanahmet area at 4* Hotel.
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
